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Why Automotive Crash Tests Are Misleading

Why Automotive Crash Tests Are Misleading

Crash tests are conducted in the United States by the NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). The tests are known as the NCAP (New Car Assessment Program). They entail crashing a car head-on into a fixed barrier (the equivalent of a brick wall) at 57 km/h (35 mph). The cars are mounted on a

Is the Auto Sector Out of the Woods of Recession?

Is the Auto Sector Out of the Woods of Recession?

This is the most logical question that anyone and everyone has on their minds. Is the auto industry out of the woods? Is the impact of Recession over? Or, are we inching closer to an end of Recession and its subsequent impact on the car sales across the World?
Now, to be honest, these are very

Are the Hybrids & Electric Vehicles Set For Mass-Markets?

Are the Hybrids & Electric Vehicles Set For Mass-Markets?

The Geneva Motor Show has indicated that there is a strong interest for the greener cars across the Globe. Almost all the companies are gearing towards a green future. While Toyota is ahead in the race with the Prius being already successfully marketed, Chevrolet is catching up with Volt and Nissan is all set to

Used Car Dealers – Good, Bad and Very Ugly

Used Car Dealers – Good, Bad and Very Ugly

Not everyone can afford a brand new car. And for many who can, they simply choose to buy a used vehicle once it has gone through its initial steep depreciation of the first year. When it comes to making that used car purchased, it’s frequently done from used car dealers.
These car dealers have garnered a

Porsche Car Covers: Best Protection

Porsche Car Covers: Best Protection

The Porsche Boxster is indeed a statement in class, elegance, engineering, velocity and dependability. These are all attributes of a Porsche Boxster, but perhaps the best attribute of Porsche Boxtster is the perfect harmony that Porsche has created through the appropriate pricing of the sports car. All said and done, the Boxster is still an

You Will Find an Auto Part Dealer Whenever You Need One

You Will Find an Auto Part Dealer Whenever You Need One

All car users know how to drive but few know something more than that. What I mean is that among the car owners, the number of people who know about the auto parts of their cars is very limited. If you fall among that majority, it is therefore imperative to hire a professional then. Of

The Advantage of a Diesel Engine

The Advantage of a Diesel Engine

A vehicle that runs on diesel engine has many advantages over the other vehicles that are dependent on other engines. Powerful torque and fuel efficiency are some of the advantages to name a few but not all. Maintaining a car that is diesel driven is pretty easy too. Acceleration and the overall engine power of

Japan and China Lead Toyota’s Recovery

Japan and China Lead Toyota’s Recovery

Japanese people are known the world over for their hard work, sincerity and commitment to their industry and country. Akio Toyoda?s initiatives to mitigate the impact of recent recalls and his apology to Chinese public and US Congressional Committee should be seen in the light of efforts being made by the Group to resurrect the

The Important Role of Disk Brakes

The Important Role of Disk Brakes

Disc brakes perform the most important task on your vehicle that is it ensures that you can stop when you want to. You may have a two wheeler, a four wheeler or even a massive heavy vehicle, but the fact remains that in all of these, you will probably find a disc brake for sure.

Used Rolls Royce – Who Owns One?

Used Rolls Royce – Who Owns One?

Rolls-Royce are renown the worldwide for providing luxury cars to the wealthy and the famous. Eddie Murphy, Puff Daddy, David Beckham and ?Lord of the Dance? Michael Flatley amongst others are well known owners of these prestigious cars. Lennon has his Rolls painted in psychedelic whirls and the Sultan of Brunei had some of his